The Judge (2018) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 76 min · English

Echo score 82

#7,210 3

Directed by

Erika Cohn

This documentary chronicles the extraordinary career of Kholoud Al-Faqih, who made history as the Middle East's first female judge in Islamic law courts. The film provides a revealing look at her personal journey and the challenges she faced while advocating for justice and championing women's rights within a traditional legal system. It explores her commitment to upholding fairness and equality in a culturally significant role.